OVERVIEW OF THE FORUM
MONASTERO DEI BENEDETTINI DI SAN NICOLO’ L’ARENA PALAZZO 24 MAY PLATAMONE A3- SANTO CORO DI CHIOSTRO CHIOSTRO AUDITORIUM A1 ROOM A2 A8 A9 A7 MAZZARINO NOTTE LEVANTE PONENTE Registration 09:00 -12:00 Open 09:00-19:00 Registration Open
Side Event Side Event Side Event Territorial Business to Signing Side Event AII Side Event Agenda Territorial Potentials 09:00-12:45 Business Ceremony Eco- Meeting Research and 2030 Resilience to connected to (B2B) (TBC) Connectivity AII – TSG2 Innovation (TBC) Natural Disasters Migration Flows
Networking Networking 12:45-14:00 Lunch Lunch (B2B) (Forum) FORUM Welcome and Opening Session 14:00 -16:30 16:30-17:00 Coffee Break 17:00-19:00 FORUM - Parallel Sessions I: Developing Connectivity A New Vision Energy of Transport Networks for for Development Development and Market and Cohesion Integration 19:30-21:00 Light Dinner 21:30 Cultural Event
25 MAY MONASTERO DEI BENEDETTINI DI SAN NICOLO’ L’ARENA
A1 A3- SANTO REFETTORIO CHIOSTRO CHIOSTRO AUDITORIUM ROOM A2 A7 A8 A9 MAZZARINO CORO DI NOTTE PICCOLO LEVANTE PONENTE
8:00 - 14:00 Running Coffee
09:00-10:30 Financing Opportunities Financing Financing Financing Opportunities Opportunities Opportunities Connecting the Region: Transport Tourism Blue Growth Environment and Energy Networks
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00-13:15 Plenary Session – EUSAIR Prospects: United we stand, together we progress
13:15-13:45 Plenary Closing Session
14:00-15:30 Farewell
Lunch
3rd EUSAIR FORUM Monastero dei Benedettini di San Nicolò l’Arena
PLENARY SESSIONS
THURSDAY, 24 MAY 14:00-16:30 WELCOME AND OPENING SESSION Auditorium
Moderator Francesca FANUELE, Journalist
Welcome Speeches Enzo BIANCO, Mayor of Catania Municipality, Italy Nello MUSUMECI, President of the Sicilian Region, Italy
Keynote Addresses ………………, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy Corina CRETU, European Commissioner for Regional Policy (video message) Karmenu VELLA, European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (video message) Michela GIUFFRIDA, European Parliament, REGI Committee Stefano PALMIERI, , European Economic and Social Committee ………………, Committee of the Regions, Adriatic-Ionian Interregional Group
Panel Discussion – Ministers of the 8 EUSAIR Countries and European Commission Representative
FRIDAY, 25 MAY EUSAIR PROSPECTS: 11:00-13:15 Auditorium UNITED WE STAND, TOGETHER WE PROGRESS
Scope This Session is intended to foster a discussion on EUSAIR prospects. In the first panel, reporters from parallel sessions and side events will discuss the present of the EUSAIR, emerging challenges and areas of potential cooperation. In the second panel, key stakeholders will discuss the functioning of EU macro-regional strategies and their prospects/roles within the post-2020 programming period. An open discussion will conclude the session.
Moderator Francesca FANUELE, Journalist
Panel Discussion with Reporters from Parallel Sessions and Side Events (60 minutes)
Panel Discussion: What future for the macro-regional strategies? (45 minutes)
Open Discussion and Summing-up (30 minutes)
FRIDAY, 25 MAY 13:15-13:45 CLOSING OF THE 3rd EUSAIR FORUM Auditorium
Scope During the Closing Session of the 3rd EUSAIR FORUM, the National Representatives from the Countries composing the “Trio of Presidency” and the European Commission will discuss the achievements of the year and the work ahead. The Session will be concluded with the handover of the EUSAIR Presidency from Italy to Montenegro.
Closing Remarks …………………….., Commissione Europea …………………….., Italy
IT Presidency Handover to Montenegro …………………….., Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy ……………………., Minister of European Affairs, Montenegro
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PARALLEL SESSIONS
THURSDAY, 24 MAY A NEW VISION OF TRANSPORT FOR 17:00-19:00 DEVELOPMENT AND COHESION Auditorium Scope The Trans-European Transport (TEN-T) core network contributes to providing sustainable and clean mobility solutions. Transport needs are rapidly evolving; digital transformation, environmental and social challenges require to upgrade projects and policies. TEN-T ought to extend the network to include South-East Europe, and embrace Eastern and Mediterranean partnerships. A new vision of an intermodal, interconnected, safe, secure and efficient transport system driven could be a first step towards the identification of needs and mobility solutions to foster development and cohesion, under respect of the EU principles of sustainability. Prospects, opportunities, intermediate results and expected outcomes will be discussed with a view to a time horizon up to the year 2030 and even beyond that date.
Chair Pierluigi COPPOLA, Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport, Italy
Panel Alain BARON, Directorate General for Mobility and Transport, European Commission Dejan LASICA, South-East Europe Transport Observatory (SEETO) Secretariat Christos LAMPRIDIS, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Greece Carlo FORTUNA, Director, Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region, Italy Franc ŽEPIČ, Ministry of Infrastructure, Slovenia
Open Discussion
THURSDAY, 24 ENERGY NETWORKS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MAY 17:00-19:00 MARKET INTEGRATION Santo Mazzarino Scope Well-interconnected and well-functioning energy markets are necessary preconditions for improving competitiveness, supply security and environmental sustainability. Instead, energy markets in the Macro-Region remain fragmented; integrating them into the wider European energy market will improve the resilience of the energy system and enhance economic and social development. Interconnecting the electricity grids, developing natural gas transmission-and-storage infrastructure, enabling for cross-border energy exchange, and establishing trading and auctioning platforms will improve the reliability and quality of energy services. Policy measures and projects will be presented for new energy infrastructure and facilities as needed by the Macro-Region. Prospects,
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opportunities and bottlenecks will be discussed.
Chair Mirjana FILIPOVIČ, State Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Serbia Keynote Address Urban RUŠNAK, Secretary General, Energy Charter Secretariat Panel Marco ALVERA’, CEO, Snam SpA, Italy Carlo CREA, International Relations, Terna SpA, Italy Gilberto DIALUCE, Director General, Ministry of Economic Development, Italy Janez KOPAČ, Director, Energy Community Elsa LOVERDOU, Depa, SA, Greece ……………, European Commission Open Discussion
FRIDAY, 25 MAY 09:00-10:30 FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLUE GROWTH Coro di Notte
Scope In this parallel session, financial partners, Managing Authorities of Interreg Programmes and EUSAIR stakeholders will discuss the Strategy objectives and explore financial instruments of national and international financial institutions. The Workshop will dedicate a specific focus on Interreg and H2020 Programmes’ next calls to enhance cooperation between EUSAIR and EU Programmes' Authorities. Chair Sofia LOUKMIDOU, Managing Authority of the Fisheries and Maritime Operational Programme, Ministry for Rural Development and Food, Greece Keynote Address Christos ECONOMOU, Head of Unit, DG MARE, European Commission Topic: "EU policy for maritime areas: Synergy between EUSAIR and EMFF” Panelists Fabio FAVA, Professor, University of Bologna, Italy Topic: "Opportunities for financing Research and Blue Innovation within Horizon 2020” Emilio Fortunato CAMPANA , Blue Italian Growth, Italy Topic: “A new opportunity for Integrated Maritime Policy: The technological national cluster of Blue Italian Growth – BIG" Petros KOKKALIS, Executive City Councillor, Growth & Entrepreneurship, Piraeus, Greece Topic: "Funding opportunities for local Blue Growth Strategies – The Piraeus case” Silvia MAJER, Director, Managing Authority of the Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme Topic: "Italy-Croatia CBC Programme: On-going and planned activities to increase the
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prosperity and the blue growth potential of the area” Mauro NOVELLO, Coordinator, Joint Secretariat IPA Italy-Albania-Montenegro Programme Topic: "Creating the framework conditions for blue growth" Apostolos SIGOURAS, KPMG – ECOMASYN (Eco-Marine Synergies). Topic: “Green Shipping in Europe and available Financing Opportunities”
Open Discussion
FRIDAY, 25 MAY FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTING THE 09:00-10:30 Auditorium REGION: TRANSPORT AND ENERGY NETWORKS Scope Financial instruments from different sources (such as EU funds, international financing institutes, foreign direct investment, official development aid, government and private financing) will be presented and discussed. The main focus will be on the financial blending to enact and implement projects in maritime transport, intermodal transport for hinterland connections and energy networks identified by TSG2 for implementing the EUSAIR Action Plan. Chair Colin WOLFE, Head of Unit, DG NEAR, European Commission Panel Alain BARON, Team Leader, DG MOVE, European Commission Mario DI CIOMMO, Head European Affairs, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Italy Luca FERRARESE, Head, JS Interreg Central Europe (TBC) Francesco FRIERI, DG ADRION Managing Authority, Italy Andrea BUA, European Investment Bank Maria SPIRAKI, European Parliament, REGI Committee, Greece
Open Discussion
FRIDAY, 25 MAY FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 09:00-10:30 Refettorio Piccolo ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Scope This Session will focus on examples of projects responding to the Environmental Quality priorities endorsed by TSG3 and on potential financing opportunities. Furthermore, the Session is aimed at: (i) presenting environmental quality priorities with gaps and issues identified in the Macro- Region, to be addressed by forthcoming projects in the field of Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Maritime Spatial Planning, Monitoring of Protected Species, Natural Habitats Protection, large- scale pollution contingency plan; (ii) discussing projects developed in the Adriatic-Ionian Region contributing to the objectives pursued by the EU, the international environmental policy/legislation
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and, in particular, to Marine Strategy Framework Directive/Barcelona Convention objectives and to Sustainable Development Goal 14 of the 2030 Agenda; and (iii) identifying financing sources for projects based on Environmental Quality priorities, with a specific focus on EU direct funds. Finally, the Session will dedicate a specific focus on the alignment between TSG3 priorities and ETC/IPA Programmes, and give visibility to future project funding initiatives and calls. Chair Oliviero MONTANARO, Ministry of the Environment, Land and Sea, Italy Keynote Addresses Mitja BRICELJ, Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Slovenia Senad OPRAŠIČ, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations, Bosnia and Herzegovina Panelists Tina CENTRIH GENOV, Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation, Regional Unit Piran, Slovenia Topic: Protection and monitoring of protected species in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas Gabino Gonzalez DEOGRACIA, Head of Office, REMPEC – Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea Topic: Large-scale pollution contingency plan Jacques GANOULIS, Ministry of Environment and Energy, Greece (TBC) Topic: Water security in Mediterranean islands and coastal areas Giacomo LUCIANI, European Commission, DG Environment Topic: Examples of EU funding opportunities for EUSAIR projects related to environmental quality Peter MACKELWORTH, Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation, Croatia Topic: Natural habitats
Iztok ŠKERLIČ, EUSAIR Facility Point, Slovenia Topic: Project development in EUSAIR Pillar 3, experience of EUSAIR Facility Point support,
Ivana STOJANOVIĆ – Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, Montenegro Topic: ICZM and MSP – The case of Montenegro
Open Discussion
FRIDAY, 25 MAY FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE 09:00-10:30 Santo Mazzarino TOURISM Scope In the light of the two major 2018 EU Initiatives: the EU-China Tourism Year, and the EU-Year of Cultural Heritage, EUSAIR/pillar IV – "sustainable tourism" is of a particular significance. The workshop will highlight available financing opportunities to fund Sustainable Tourism projects and process in the Adriatic and Ionian Region. The session aims to promote the financial dialogue among EUSAIR actors; EU funds managers; the Council of Europe; and operational programmes Managing Authorities (in particular Interreg programmes). The workshop will results in possible solutions for enhanced and 12
continuous financial dialogue between EUSAIR and available funding for successful investments in sustainable and responsible tourism, cultural heritage and creative industries.
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SIDE EVENTS
MONDAY, 21 MAY SICILY, MALTA, TUNISIA: EXPERIENCE AND 15:00 - 18:00 PROSPECTS OF MARITIME COOPERATION IN THE Palazzo Platamone MEDITERRANEAN
Scope Organised by the the Department of Programming of the Sicilian Region, as Managing Authority of the Interreg-VA Italy-Malta and ENI CBC Italy Tunisia 2014/2020 programs, this event brings a discussion among relevant regional partners on the future of European Territorial Cooperation in Central Mediterranean in post-2020. The aim is to focus on the experiences of the Italy-Malta and Italy- Tunisia programs in the key sectors that have best embodied the values of cross-border maritime cooperation, in order to enhance the results obtained so far and take concrete ideas for the definition of future planning. The three selected macro-themes are as follows: (i) Environment, biodiversity, management of natural resources; (ii) Market integration; and (iii) Security and risk management. The results of this reflection will be useful elements for the consultations provided for in the reorganization of the Interreg and ENI post 2020 territorial cooperation instruments.
TUESDAY, 22 MAY DEVELOPMENTAL TRAJECTORIES FOR THE 09:30 – 17:30 Palazzo Platamone MEDITERRANEAN Scope Organised by the Italian Agency for Territorial Cohesion, this event starts from the consideration that Cooperation Programmes among Countries bordering the Mediterranean demonstrate that the strategies implemented by each Country (national, regional and local public institutions) can be effectively implemented through partnerships able to develop synergy and complementarities to increase the ETC added value. Italy’s Agency for Territorial Cohesion, the Department for Cohesion Policies, Emilia Romagna Region, and ERVET, proceed along the path launched on the European Cooperation Day and promote a day of European level debate on the issue of basin and maritime cooperation. Representatives from the European Commission, EU Member States, pre-accession Countries, and international organisations will be invited to intervene. The aim is to collect suggestions and reflections on the topic, with particular attention to the obstacles and possible solutions to improve maritime cooperation in Europe.
WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY INTERREG V-B ADRIATIC-IONIAN PROGRAMME 09:30 – 17:00 – ADRION FIRST ANNUAL FORUM Palazzo Platamone “A VIEW AHEAD TOGETHER” 14
Scope Organised by ADRION managing authority, this event starts from the consideration that, although recently approved (October 20, 2015), the ADRION transnational programme has already become the more direct supporter of the European Union Strategy for Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR). The event aims at deepening the dialogue among relevant stakeholders on key topics relevant to the macroregion and is structured on three sessions: (i) ADRION contribution to strengthening trust across borders and fostering European integration; (ii) European Territorial Cooperation transnational programmes in post 2020 programming period; and (iii) ADRION as implementer of EUSAIR macro regional strategy. ADRION event will be a crucial moment to discuss and establish a mainstream point of view on the future of the European Union in South-Eastern Europe.
THURSDAY, 24 MAY 9:00-12:45 RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Santo Mazzarino
Scope
Chair Aleš GNAMUŠ, S3 Platform, Joint Research Centre, European Commission Panel Andrea BUA, European Investment Bank Enrico PADULA, DG for Country Promotion, Multilateral Policies and Activities for Research, Science and Space, European Commission Valentina PINNA, Vanguard Initiative for New Growth through Smart Specialisation Lucio SABBADINI, CEO of the Maritime Technology Cluster FVG, President of the Blue Italian Growth Cluster (BIG) Draško VESELINOVIČ , Slovenian Business & Research Association (SBRA) Annamaria ZONNO, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission ______, OISAIR Project – Establishment of the Open Innovation System of the Adriatic- Ionian Region
Open Discussion THURSDAY, 24 MAY TERRITORIAL POTENTIALS CONNECTED TO 9:00-12: 45 Coro di Notte MIGRATION FLOWS
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Scope The Adriatic-Ionian area faces substantial inflows of migrants and refugees coming from non- EU Countries. The Side Event is aimed at: (i) providing relevant territorial evidence to raise knowledge on the territorial impact of different migration and refugee flows in the Adriatic-Ionian and Danube macro-regions, whether national or regional, and in transit; (ii) presenting an overview of the recent migration and refugee flows in the Adriatic-Ionian and Danube macro-regions. Capitalising on the dedicated ESPON 2020 Targeted Analysis, the Workshop will discuss the main driving forces affecting the geographical distribution of migrants, seeking to explain how migration affects the current socio-economic challenges while also offering opportunities; and (iii) discussing experiences of migrants’ reception and integration policies with a specific focus on the activities undertaken by Interreg Programmes. In view of the post-2020 programming period, the Event will host a debate on how different territories can overcome the challenges of unpredictable and large- scale inflows, promote social inclusion, and enhance their capacity to cope with migration and refugee challenges and opportunities within their strategic policy and development objectives.
Keynote Address Stefano BIANCHINI, University of Bologna, ESPON 2020 Targeted Analysis
Panel 1 European Territorial Cooperation and Migration Challenges Moderator: Francesco COCCO, PANORAMED Cross-cutting Task on Migration
Panel 1 Giovanni CIOFFI, DG HOME, European Commission Laura COLINI, Urbact III Programme Martin GAUK, ESPON 2020 European Grouping on Territorial Cooperation Lodovico GHERARDI, ADRION Managing Authority Ivano MAGAZZÙ, INTERACT Migration Working Group Giuseppe SCIACCA, Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions Panel 2: Experiences on Migrants’ Inclusion and Intercultural Dialogue
Moderator: Stefano BIANCHINI, University of Bologna, ESPON 2020 Targeted Analysis
Panel: ______, Ministry of the Interiors, Italy (TBC) Leone GIANTURCO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy (TBC) Patrizia DI GIANFELICE, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy Enzo FORTUNATO, Director, Francescanesimo e Accoglienza, Italy Maria Cristina MOLFETTA, Migrantes, Italy Nina SANTISI, Councillor for Social Policies – City of Messina, Arrival Cities Project: Building a multicultural smart inclusive community, Italy
Open Discussion
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THURSDAY, 24 MAY TERRITORIAL RESILIENCE TO NATURAL 9:00-12:45 DISASTERS Room A8
Scope Catastrophic events such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions limit the stable development of the Macro-Region. In this Side Event, economic consequences of catastrophes are analysed to determine whether and how cohesion policies act to increase the resilience of these territories. Experiences, case-studies and best practices from the territories will be presented focusing on the policies and practices undertaken by Interreg Programmes. In view of the post-2020 programming period, the Side Event will host a debate on how different territories can overcome the challenges deriving from natural disasters within their respective strategic policy and development objectives.
Chair: Giovanni DE SIERVO / Carlo CENTODUCATI, National Civil Protection Department, Italy
Keynote Address Sandrine LABORY, University of Ferrara, Italy
Panel Enrico COCCHI, Regional Agency for Reconstruction, Emilia Romagna Region, Italy David PICCININI, Civil Protection and Safety Service, Marche Region, Italy ______, Serbia Civil Protection Calogero FOTI, Civil Protection Department, Sicilian Region, Italy (TBC) George KREMLIS, Honorary Director, Active Senior DGENV in charge of circular economy in the islands, Chair of Espoo Convention and SEA Protocol, DG ENV, European Commission ……… , DG Env, European Commission
Open Discussion
THURSDAY, 24 MAY 9:00-12:45 ECO-CONNECTIVITY Room A2
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Scope The Session draws on the importance of EUSAIR Environmental Quality priorities on which the implemented activities are based, such as the presented AdrIonPAN Initiative in which efforts should be made to emphasise the importance of "eco-connectivity" and its implementation in future planning (ICZM and MSP) at national and regional level within the Adriatic-Ionian Region/EUSAIR. Green and Blue Corridors are key to more efficient cooperation in "eco-connectivity" implementation among protected areas in AIR, Alps and Dinaric eco-regions.
Chair Mitja BRICELJ, Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Slovenia Senad OPRAŠIČ, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Keynote Addresses
Mitja BRICELJ, Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Slovenia Senad OPRAŠIČ, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations, Bosnia and Herzegovina Topic: “Status and management of marine protected areas in the Adriatic-Ionian Region and eco-connectivity” Carlo FRANZOSINI / Saul CIRIACO – Miramare Marine Protected Area, Italy Topic: “AdriaPAN as marine protected areas network and its aim” Giovanni ANTELMI – Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area Topic: “Presentation of AdrIonPAN Project concept – A new recognised association that could encompass coastal and marine protected areas existing in the Adriatic-Ionian Region” Tina CENTRIH GENOV – Institute for Nature Conservation, Slovenia Topic: “Slovenia in the Adriatic network: Past experiences and new proposals”
Open Discussion
THURSDAY, 24 MAY 10:30-12:45 BUSINESS TO BUSINESS (B2B) Palazzo Platamone
Organised by Enterprise Europe Network and regional partners, in primis Sicindustria and Consorzio Arca, with the support of the European Commission/DGGROW, the initiative aims to facilitate meetings and exchange between SMEs, universities, chambers of commerce, clusters and other stakeholders in the Adriatic and Ionian Region with the objective to find partners for new projects and/or explore new business opportunities. Within the framework of the EU China Tourism Year 2018 and in collaboration with these regional authorities, this year B2B will facilitate collaboration among Chinese businesses and stakeholders, and EU counterparts, primarily in the connectivity and tourism sectors.
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EXHIBITORS
Interreg and Mainstream Programmes participating in the Forum will have the opportunity to use dedicated rooms for exhibition purposes and networking activities.
The following Programmes have confirmed their participation:
- IPA CBC Italy-Albania-Montenegro
- Interreg Central Europe
- Interreg Italy-Croatia
- Interreg Italy-Malta
- ENI CBC Italy-Tunisia
- Interreg ADRION and Facility Point
- Interreg Greece-Italy
- Interreg ESPON 2020
- EUROACCESS
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MAIN CULTURAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS
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